Wisdom across the nations tells the same truth<\/p>\n
The Irish say, \u201cIf you do not sow in the Spring,<\/p>\n
You will not reap in the autumn.\u201d<\/p>\n
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Other cultures teach the story<\/p>\n
of the busy ant working hard to prepare,<\/p>\n
and the grasshopper who just wants to play his music.<\/p>\n
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Other wisdom from the Bible says, \u201ctrain the young<\/p>\n
In the way they should go; even when old,<\/p>\n
They will not swerve from it.\u201d<\/p>\n
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I see the same wisdom in all three of these<\/p>\n
Do not wait until the fruits are showing (or not)<\/p>\n
Before deciding to put forth the guiding effort.<\/p>\n
By Nancy Ann Smith<\/p>\n
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